Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. |
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: WELCOME BACK |
Welcome back, everyone, to a new school year! It is wonderful to see our campus come alive once more with students, faculty and staff. As I shared in my first Community Report last week, we achieved a lot in the past year when it comes to centering the academic mission and advancing our strategic vision and priorities. And I know this year is going to be just as busy.
Thank you for the work that you do to support our community at SFU, especially as students return to campus and settle in to their schedules. I hope to see you around campus and at our upcoming town hall, as well as the other community engagement events we have planned for the fall.
Thanks again for all that you do.
Joy Johnson
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MORE THAN 30 NEW COURSES OFFERED THIS FALL |
SFU's eight faculties have a variety of course offerings that align with diverse career paths and interests. Each of the new courses provides a deeper dive into the rapidly changing world. |
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THREE SFU SCHOLARS HONOURED BY THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA |
Bohdan Nosyk, Caroline Colijn and Isabelle Côté have been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, the highest academic honour in the country. Colijn and Côté have been inducted as Fellows and Nosyk as a member of the society's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists for their exceptional research achievements and contributions. |
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Chelsey Geralda Armstrong is collaborating with a team of researchers along with the Gitselasu, Sts'ailes, Nuchatlaht and Quw'utsun Nations to explore issues of food insecurity by reclaiming Indigenous knowledge and lands. Funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grant, the project will reconstruct the past and mobilize knowledge through a Forest Garden Network. Armstrong is an assistant professor in SFU's Department of Indigenous Studies and associate member in the School of Resource and Environmental Management. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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NEW EDUCATION DEAN BEGINS HIS TERM |
On September 1, 2023, Professor Dan Laitsch began his term as the new dean in the Faculty of Education. Dan's work and scholarship have been based in the social foundations of education and the role professional educators play in advancing a just and equitable society. |
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Campus safety, parking, food, bookstores and other services are essential to making the university a great place to learn, study and work. Check out the latest updates to the Campus Support Services page for information on emergency procedures and wayfinding, as well as share services such as bike, umbrella and mug sharing. |
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SFU HISTORY CELEBRATES RESEARCH |
September 6 | Hosted by SFU History |
SFU History is celebrating its researchers' success who have produced nine books across a variety of historical eras, cultures and stories. Meet the authors at this celebration event. |
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RED LEAFS KICK OFF SEASON THIS THURSDAY |
September 7 | Hosted by SFU Athletics |
The sports season starts with a men's soccer game that includes a special welcome for 300+ student-athletes. The team will play against Chico State (California) at the SFU Stadium on Thursday at 6 p.m. Mr. Tube Steak will be on site. Everyone is welcome to attend and admission is free for SFU and FIC students with valid SFU ID. |
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FALL 2023 TEACHING ASSISTANT DAY |
September 8 | Hosted by Teaching Support Staff Union with support from the Centre for Educational Excellence |
Are you a teaching assistant (TA) this fall? Meet your colleagues and get information and advice from experienced TAs and other members of SFU's academic community at TA Day. Find out about campus resources, gain knowledge, develop skills and build confidence for your teaching support roles. |
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FACULTY AND STAFF TOWNHALL - WELCOME TO FALL |
September 13 | Hosted by SFU |
Faculty and staff are invited to join President Joy Johnson and members of the executive team from 1-2 p.m. to reconnect and chat about the year ahead. Hear about progress towards the four key priorities outlined in What's Next: The SFU Strategy and upcoming projects. |
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